
According to the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, the following people have been promoted or hired at local nonprofits, businesses or venues:
Bower promoted at Habitat
Ben Bower with Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County has been promoted to project manager.
As project manager, Bower, who has a solid background in construction and project management, will oversee construction planning, scheduling and execution, ensuring that all projects meet Habitat’s standards for quality and sustainability.
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As Clallam Habitat expands its efforts with upcoming large-scale developments, Bower will play a key role in streamlining operations while collaborating closely with staff, volunteers and partner families to provide safe, affordable housing to more people in Clallam County.
Donya Alward
First Fed
First Fed welcomes Donya Alward as their new director of employee engagement. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Alward will focus on First Fed’s commitment to its employees, volunteerism, events and partnerships to strengthen ties to the communities the company serves.
Emily Metzler
Lambert Consulting
Emily Metzler has joined Lambert Consulting as its social media manager.
The Port Angeles native graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a double major in Sociology and Anthropology and a minor in business. A member of PLU’s Women’s Rowing Team, Metzler competed in the NCCA Championships for three consecutive years. She developed a love of social media and marketing from serving as a social media manager for the Wang Center (the center for global education and study away) while at PLU.
Metzler spent time in the Peace Corp. Her interests include hiking and photography.
Shannon Brunskill
Field Arts & Events Hall
Shannon Brunskill has been hired as the new operations manager for Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. She recently moved to Port Angeles from Seattle where she served as operations supervisor at the Pilchuck Glass School for three years. She and her husband Scott have two dogs, Donkey and Mac.
In other news related to Field Hall, Monique Weeks, who has managed bar service in the venue’s Sunset Lounge, has been promoted to Bar & Cafe Lead.
Nutritional coaching at Northwest Fitness & Wellness
Northwest Fitness & Wellness, 244 W. Washington St. in Sequim, has hired a nutritional coach – Patricia Koprowski.
Known as “Coach PK,” Koprowski received Plant-Based Nutrition certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. For more information, go to nwfawc.om, email office@nwfawc.com or call 360-640-2663.
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Clallam County, with its five tribal communities (including the Hoh), has been tapped by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) to…
According to the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, the following people have been promoted or hired at local nonprofits, businesses…